1. Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes. 2. High blood pressure is one of the signs of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. 3. Umbilical vein carries deoxygenated blood. 4. Estro... 1. Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes. 2. High blood pressure is one of the signs of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. 3. Umbilical vein carries deoxygenated blood. 4. Estrogen is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. 5. EDD means Expected Date of Delivery. C. Match the following.
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The question appears to ask for identification and clarification on various statements related to obstetrics and gynecology, such as fertilization, blood pressure in pregnancy, and anatomical aspects related to pregnancy. It may also require matching certain terms or concepts, as indicated in section C.
Answer
1: True, 2: True, 3: False, 4: False, 5: True
- Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes. (True)
- High blood pressure is one of the signs of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. (True)
- Umbilical vein carries deoxygenated blood. (False)
- Estrogen is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. (False)
- EDD means Expected Date of Delivery. (True)
Answer for screen readers
- Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes. (True)
- High blood pressure is one of the signs of pre-eclampsia during pregnancy. (True)
- Umbilical vein carries deoxygenated blood. (False)
- Estrogen is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. (False)
- EDD means Expected Date of Delivery. (True)
More Information
The umbilical vein actually carries oxygen-rich blood, not deoxygenated blood. Estrogen is primarily produced by the ovaries, not the anterior pituitary gland.
Tips
A common mistake is thinking that the umbilical vein carries deoxygenated blood or that estrogen is produced by the anterior pituitary gland.
Sources
- Preeclampsia - Symptoms & causes - Mayo Clinic - mayoclinic.org
- Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy - ACOG - acog.org
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